Amazon has implemented machines that pack boxes up to five times faster than humans. The new machines, called the Carton Wrap 1000 from Italian firm CMC Machinery, pack about 600 to 700 boxes per hour, which reduces labor costs, increases safety, and shortens delivery times...

According to the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, 86% of companies they surveyed while doing research for their new Goals Database have goals set to address at least one sustainable packaging concept. From using renewable materials to increasing recyclability, the momentum of sustainable packaging continues to grow..

In honor of Earth Day, we’d like to encourage you to take a look at your packaging materials and processes. Sustainability often goes hand in hand with cost reductions and there is always room for improvement if the proper considerations are given. Use this infographic as a guide to work toward more environmentally friendly packaging...

Packaging is the largest end use market segment accounting for just over 40% of total plastic usage.Most distribution centers and warehouses can easily create and throw away thousands of pounds of stretch wrap each year. Down gauging and proper measurements can eliminate excess waste and save a large amount of money...

Business continues to become more global, making it important to optimize each process of the supply chain. Wholesale distribution plays a key role several times throughout the total end to end value chain, and the blockchain is promising to facilitate and safeguard the end-to-end process in the world...

With a blockchain’s decentralized network, all transactions are present in one chain. Everyone in the process can view all transactional data and ensure compliance at every level, making it easier to track specific orders and reduce operational inefficiencies. Blockchain will also produce detailed information about a product’s lifecycle...

What exactly is blockchain? Blockchain is emerging technology that permits companies to make and verify any transaction on networks in near real-time without a central point of control. Also known as Distribution Ledger Technology (DLT) the information can be public or private. It’s transparent, time-stamped, decentralized information...

Finding the balance between cost, performance and environmental impact is extremely difficult for many organizations when it comes to choosing packaging materials. As more cities across the United States and the world begin to implement laws on packaging waste, it makes the situation even more challenging...

The packaging material you choose often becomes the line between product loss and product profit, so making the wrong choice can be detrimental to your bottom line. Not using the right material for your products can also cause underpackaging or over-packaging which leads to product damages or material waste...

Consumer and industry trends continue to drive the packaging industry. It’s estimated that the worldwide packaging industry’s market value will reach a milestone of almost $1 trillion by 2020. Four big themes of 2019 include an increase in sustainability, convenience, faster operations and flexible packaging. Expect to see these trends intertwine this year and continue to grow in the future...